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What is the primary focus of psychological theories in To explain behavior and human growth/development.
mental health?
Who is the founder of Psychoanalytic Theory? Sigmund Freud.
What does the Id represent in Freud's personality The pleasure principle, reflex action, and primary process.
structure?
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What is the role of the Ego in Freud's theory? To act as a problem solver and reality tester.
What is the Superego in Freud's theory? The moral component of personality.
What is the Oedipus Complex? A child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward their
same-sex parent, occurring in the phallic stage.
What are Freud's five stages of psychosexual Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, and Genital.
development?
What are defense mechanisms according to Freud? Unconscious strategies to deny, falsify, or distort reality to reduce anxiety.
What is Erikson's Ego Theory? It posits that personality continues to develop throughout old age across eight
stages.
What is the focus of Kohlberg's Moral Development The progression of moral reasoning through three levels: preconventional,
Theory? conventional, and postconventional.
What is the purpose of Sullivan's Interpersonal Theory? To meet needs through interpersonal interactions and reduce anxiety.
What is the role of the nurse in Sullivan's theory? To act as a participant observer and maintain mutual respect and empathy.
What does Hildegard Peplau's theory emphasize? The art and science of nursing, focusing on therapeutic relationships and patient
advocacy.
What are the main components of Behavior Theories? Pavlov's classical conditioning, Watson's behaviorism, and Skinner's operant
conditioning.
What is the goal of behavior therapy? To modify or replace behaviors through techniques like modeling and systematic
desensitization.
What does Cognitive Theory emphasize? The dynamic interplay between individuals and their environment, where thoughts
precede feelings and actions.
What is Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? A cognitive therapy aimed at eradicating irrational beliefs.
What do Biological Theories focus on? Neurological, chemical, biological, and genetic factors affecting mental health.
What are the levels of prevention in mental health care? Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary prevention.
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